We are thrilled to announce the Good Gardener campaign in collaboration with Wytham Woods. The University’s commitment to reaching biodiversity net gain by 2035 is an ambitious target requiring a comprehensive approach including mitigating negative impacts through our operations and supply chains while enhancing biodiversity on the University estate.
The Good Gardener campaign welcomes staff and students to plant native wildflowers across the collegiate University that support Oxford’s pollinators and raise awareness for the importance of biodiversity. Participating gardeners have the chance to see the full process from seed to flower in full bloom and capture the impact with some citizen science surveys of bee populations.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the importance of wildflower species and bee populations in Oxford while having fun with a team of your peers. Not to mention, the hands-on experience of gardening provides many benefits to our wellbeing.
Participating gardeners will be provided with all the materials they need! No prior gardening experience necessary, just an interest in enhancing biodiversity and the willingness to get your hands dirty. We expect planting to take an hour on average, with follow-up care of about 15 minutes 2-3 times a year.
All current students and staff of the University are eligible to register. Please note that as gardening is sensitive to season, we encourage you to register before the end of April.